ATEN UCE260 USB Extender, USB Type-A, Up to 60 Metres over Cat5/5e/6 at 480 Mb/s

ATEN UCE260 – Extend USB over 60 metres

The ATEN UCE260 suits anyone who needs to place a USB device or hub away from their computer. It carries USB signals over Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 cable for distances up to 60 metres.

Key details at a glance

Reach devices further from your computer

A 60-metre extension gives you more flexibility when a USB device needs to sit away from the computer. For example, you can run the connection over Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 cable.

The extender supports a USB device or hub. This can help when a standard USB cable does not reach your chosen setup.

Connect without extra software

The UCE260 works without configuration or a software driver. So, you can extend the connection without installing additional software.

It supports high-speed data rates up to 480 Mb/s. It also supports full-speed 12 Mb/s and low-speed 1.5 Mb/s.

Check your setup before ordering

• Confirm your computer has a USB Type-A connection for the host interface.
• Check that your cable run uses Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 cable.
• Confirm the distance between your computer and USB device is no more than 60 metres.
• Check that your operating environment stays within 0–55°C.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How far can the UCE260 extend a USB connection?

A: It extends USB signals up to 60 metres over Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 cable.

Q: What data rates does it support?

A: It supports high-speed 480 Mb/s, full-speed 12 Mb/s and low-speed 1.5 Mb/s.

Q: Does it need a software driver?

A: No. The UCE260 works without configuration or a software driver.

A practical choice for longer USB runs

Choose the ATEN UCE260 when you need to position a USB device or hub up to 60 metres from your computer. Its support for common Cat5, Cat5e and Cat6 cable types makes it a straightforward option for extending a USB connection.